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Chicago Parthenon Hostel

2.0 star property

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Interior
Lobby sitting area
Staircase
Private Two Bed (2 Twin Beds) - Shared Bathroom
Exterior

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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310 S. Halsted Street, Chicago, IL, 60661
  • Willis Tower
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Millennium Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Chicago Riverwalk
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

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Shower, hair dryer, towels

Private Family Room (1 King plus Bunk Bed) - Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Private Single Room (Max. 1 Guest) - Shared Bathroom

Private Single Room (Max. 1 Guest) - Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Private Two Bed (2 Twin Beds) - Shared Bathroom

Private Two Bed (2 Twin Beds) - Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Private Queen Room - Shared Bathroom

Private Queen Room - Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Chicago

With a stay at Chicago Parthenon Hostel, you'll be centrally located in Chicago, within a 5-minute drive of Millennium Park and Michigan Avenue. .This hostel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Willis Tower and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from United Center.
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What's nearby

  • Willis Tower - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Millennium Park - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Michigan Avenue - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Chicago Riverwalk - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Grant Park - 3 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • UIC-Halsted Station - 5 min walk
  • Chicago Union Station - 8 min walk
  • Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪SGD DUBU - h mart - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪TBK Greektown (Taco Burrito King) - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Mr. Greek Gyros - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Zeus Restaurant - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Chicago Parthenon Hostel

Hostel in Chicago, near Millennium Park
Chicago Parthenon Hostel offers 40 air-conditioned accommodations with rice cookers and shared/communal kitchens. Guests can make use of the in-room full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves.

Bathrooms include showers. This Chicago hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Make yourself at home in one of the 40 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a communal living room.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, a library, and coffee/tea in a common area.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (USD 25 per day)
  • Street parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Rice cooker
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - midnight
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A damage deposit of USD 10 will be collected before check-in.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Nearby parking fee: USD 25 per day (600 ft away)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Service fee: 3 percent
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted; guests whose residence is within 20 mi (32 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Children younger than 18 must be accompanied by an adult and are not allowed in the dorms.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served or permitted at this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Reviews

Chicago Parthenon Hostel Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 176 out of 412 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 124 out of 412 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 412 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 412 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 412 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Isaac

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is going good
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I only stayed for one night but I enjoyed it so much! I arrived early and was able to store my bags until check in. The man who greeted me at check in was very welcoming and kind. My room was so comfortable! The bed was extra cozy. I slept so well. I also enjoyed the type of bed fittings.The bathrooms were very clean and functional. I loved the sitting space with all the books you can read. It's not on the quietest street lol horns were blaring for quite a bit but personally I enjoyed the energy and had a nice time just people watching from the window. If noise bothers you, bring ear plugs. 10/10 will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hope

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was nervous for my first stay at a guest house the staff was friendly the building incredibly clean
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Since Covid... The price more than doubled, and there is no breakfast anymore. There is lovely new paint, it was skillfully done in nice colors. My single room had a comfortable twin bed, a tiny shelf fixed to the wall, a hook on the wall, a bright overhead light/fan, and nothing else. Austere, or maybe even grim, and a challenge to stay organized over a 3 night stay. A chair, a small table or dresser, a couple more hooks, hangers, would make it right. A table lamp or standing lamp would make it much more comfortable. Oddly there were four outlets - you could plug in 8 electrical appliances all in at once! The 3rd floor bathroom sinks didn't have hot water. But I just went down a floor where the hot water was fine so it was a minor inconvenience. All the people were kind and friendly. The manager was helpful and welcoming. The location is perfect, and even as the price went up so much since my last stay, it is still affordable compared to any place in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raydel

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

DANIEL

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Chris

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
N/A
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Brittany

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed for one night. Room was clean, bedding comfortable, bathrooms clean, common areas clean and comfortable. I would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xiaojun

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Daniela

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anil

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Amy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed here for one night to go to a concert at Soldier's Field. Our room was a private room with 2 twin beds. The room had a ceiling fan which was nice because we were on the 4th floor and it was a little warm in there. I didn't see a thermostat to be able to adjust the temperature, which might be a problem in July or August but luckily it was in the low 60s outside that night. The room did have a window but I didn't check if it opened or not, that might also help with temperature control. The shared bathroom was right across the hall from our room which was nice. There were 2 toilet stalls, 3 shower stalls and a double sink. I was worried about it being super busy in the women's bathroom but it was never an issue, we never had to wait to use the restroom or shower. Of note, there was nothing else in our room except the 2 twin beds and a small garbage can. There was no TV, no hooks or hangers, no extra blankets or pillows, but we didn't need any of those things. There was an outlet in the room with a very small shelf on the wall above it so we had a place to charge our phones overnight. It served the purpose of an affordable, safe place to sleep for a night with access to a bathroom and shower.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We took the train into Chicago and it was walkable distance from Union Station. Considering all other options we found for hotels close to Soldier Stadium were over $500 a night this was worth the $200 a night. It wouldn’t be for everyone as you do share a bathroom and kitchen/living room area but we were gone so much that it was a perfect place just to sleep.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasantly surprised !!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful classic architecture, newly renovated, located in a nice, safe neighborhood. Easy access to airport and within walking distance to the local attractions. Lovely staff and friendly people.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Bryante

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No Elevator, shared spaces aren't so bad. Reminds me of college. For the rate I can't complain. Very grateful for the accommodations. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Yuanxi

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sevag

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Experience

It was great for what I needed. Bed was decently comfortable for one night. More importantly, the bed was clean. The price was cheap compared to the hotels, especially in my case. Service was great, check in & check out are super easy. I’d come back for sure.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like that they had a refrigerator where you could put stuff in, it was located in the common area.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, nice people. Easy access to airport and good for walking around the city.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Young

Business traveller

Location

Close to the Chicago Union station Can walk and safe The staff is very nice
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Becky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My train was delayed by 9 hours so instead of arriving at 430 pm it was 130 am. The gentleman stayed just for my arrival of which I was so grateful as a solo female traveler. He was welcoming and kind for this weary traveler and even said "have to keep the kids safe" when I thanked him. Very kind. Rooms clean. Bathrooms clean. A great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pete

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Briana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hidden Gem in Chicago!

I really enjoyed my stay at The Parthenon! It's a hidden gem near downtown Chicago in Greektown. An 8-minute walk from Union Station if you're coming in on the train. I come to Chicago from Wisconsin every so often to see friends, but I'm at a point in life where I can't crash on their couches anymore. I also don't want to pay a crazy amount for a hotel room for one night. When I came across the Parthenon, it was the one solution to my problem! I had a super affordable one-bed with a shared bathroom and shower for one night, and that's honestly all I need. The staff was super friendly. It's very cute and kitschy. The Greektown neighborhood is also very quaint with beautiful tree lights at night. Go check this out for an affordable stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025